At McDonald´s™ you can find a large variety of burgers providing beef of excellent quality. McDonald´s™ burgers have no additives, they are 100% beef. Suppliers are chosen with very strict criteria and food safety is ensured with constant controls at all stages.

Beef is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12. Each of these nutrients is essential for people of all ages.

Protein is essential for the growth and development of children but is also needed for the repair and maintenance of body tissues during adulthood. Protein from animal sources is considered to be of high biological value, meaning that it has all the necessary for the body amino-acids, in the right proportions. Amino acids are the building blocks for our muscles and tissues (i.e. heart muscle and skin), for our immune system and other specific proteins like haemoglobin which circulates in the blood carrying oxygen to every part of our body.

Iron is one of the most important minerals the body needs, as it carries vital oxygen around the body. Iron needs are higher in young women and athletes and iron deficiency is common. Poor iron levels are characterised by low energy levels, tiredness, poor memory and concentration etc. Zinc is essential for growth, important for healing, helps fertility and promotes a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B12 is only found in food products of animal origin so beef is a very good source. It has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and in blood formation. It is also involved in the metabolism of every cell of the body.

How much Protein do we need?
Figuring out your protein needs is very easy! The body needs 1gr. of protein for every kg of body weight. For example if a person weights 70 kg, then the protein needed is 70gr per day. At McDonald´s™ we provide the nutritional information for every product we serve so it is very easy to check if you meet your protein requirements.

A McDonald´s™ hamburger contains 13.9gr of protein, a cheeseburger 16.6gr, the Big Mac™ has 27.3gr and the Greek Mac™ 21.4 gr.